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'98 Acura RL 4 door sedan
jbaist, 06/11/2008
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Premium 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Continues to provide an excellent ride & reliability even after 10 years.
Where is the Legend
LinVA, 11/12/2003
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Special Edition 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I owned both the 1988 and 1991 Acura Legend. I have been nothing but dissapointed with the 98 RL. This year both rear electric window mechanisms broke. The plastic pulley wheel in the door (a $1 part) broke (on both doors within two months of each other). The cost for each $244. You can only replace the entire motor mechanism. The power is lacking in the motor. The noise inside is noticeably louder than both of my previous legends. On the bright side, it is as reliable as the sun rising. One turn of the key and it is ready to get me to work.
Amazing car
judes car, 04/14/2009
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Premium 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This has got to be my favorite car of all time. It has been a rock for me! As a single girl I need a reliable car that would not break down on me. This car was more than worth the total cost I paid. I have a 98 3.5RL and it has never broken down on me and I drive a ton of miles. I am currently at 325,000 miles and it is still going strong. I have taken good care of it and have had oil changes consistently. I highly recommend one of these cars!
Rock solid ,silky smooth!
Marc, 09/25/2018
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Premium 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has been a rock on wheels for the past 6 years I have purchased it with over 200,000 miles now it has 368,000 and still purring! Stick with premium gas and scheduled oil changes and this car will take you to the moon and back on silky concrete! Outstanding hwy vehicle.
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New Owner of Premium RL
BSS, 04/02/2002
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Premium 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just bought a RL, Premium model with Navigation system. I looked hard at BMW 5 series and Mercedes E320 as well as the Lexus LS400. I found the big Acura to have no real weaknesses. It was larger, more plush and with more features than the German models. Plus, it doesn't come with the snob label attached. It seemed the equal of the Lexus (other than the V8 vs the V6) and was thousands less. Plus, there are LS400s EVERYWHERE. I have had it for about a month and am very happy with it. Power is smooth, interior very comfortable and the sound system is incredible. This car doesn't necessarily demand attention, but it has understated class and refinement.
Great Ride - Bose Sound System
wabbit, 04/29/2002
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Special Edition 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 1998 and haven't been disappointed. I have had absolutely no mechanical or other problems. The Bose system is excellent and the ride smooth. A wonderful car for trips and for simply relaxing behind the wheel. Would recommend to all interested buyers.
Old Reliable
Frank P., 02/09/2008
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Premium 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car since new. It's been an outstanding performer. Always reliable, inexpensive to maintain. It replaced a 1990 Acura Legend, also a great car. The RL is more of a cruiser, not too athletic, but high on comfort. I get 26 mpg on premium fuel. Looking to replace it finally at 148,000 miles.
very nice
hal9000, 05/19/2002
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Premium 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is an excellent car for anyone who wants a great reliable sporty sedan. No problems at all.
Acura RL special edition
tomlu, 12/11/2002
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Special Edition 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's been a very fine car, no matter on long-distance highway ride or every day city commute. Very impressive acceleration and braking, ever after 4 years of services, it still feels like in its first year, and still want to beat all the beamers.
acura
biz, 02/28/2002
1998 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I like an automatic transmission/it is smooth driving/roomy/
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